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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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My '01 Z has the hurst in it. My question is, is this supposed to just be a basic shifter or is it supposed to have a shorter throw?

I would like a shifter with less slop and shorter throw. Any recommendations?

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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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The OEM Hurst wasn't too much better than the standard shifter IMO. I've had a B&M Ripper in my Z28 now for five years and still love it. A lot of folks also like the Pro 5.0 with Lou's Short-Stick mod.


OK, that's like *ancient* info - I have no idea what people are using right now, but I stand by the Ripper/Pro 5.0 and think you'd be happy with either one. Especially if you got a good deal on a used one.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 05:38 AM
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mgw makes the greatest, shortest, shifter i have ever felt in my life. all the others on the market cant even compare to theirs. i have one in my mach 1 mustang. they dont make one for the vette yet but they said they plan on having one out by the end of the year. its well worth the wait, trust me. www.mgwltd.com
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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I have a B&M ripper on my iroc and love it. Although I want to run a lou short stick in the SS. I know the pro 5.0 works with the short stick, but is it a real short throw like the B&M?
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ConfusedGarage
I have a B&M ripper on my iroc and love it. Although I want to run a lou short stick in the SS. I know the pro 5.0 works with the short stick, but is it a real short throw like the B&M?
A guy I drove with once that had the Pro 5.0 + Short Stick on his T-56, he had about a 2 inch throw between gears...
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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I've only have experience with the stock Hurst and the Pro 5.0. The 5.0 is great. Solid feel and short throw.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Thanks, the order is going in tonight.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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The Pro 5.0 is what I was thinking.......



Thanks for the info......
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